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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
10
Houston June 29. In a tragic accident at Morgia's Point, two women near Houston drowned while bathing. The deceased include Miss Rat rang and her sister-in-law Mrs Ernest Armetrens. Reports note Mr Armstrong recently married in Houston and Miss Armstrong was to wed this fall.
A historic launch story describes the Pennsylvania, the largest warship ever built in America, sliding from the ways at Newport News on March 16 and floating safely in the James River. The piece notes the project cost nearly seven million dollars in materials and labor, the precision needed for launching, and ongoing naval confidence despite inherent risks and potential unknowns that could still threaten the ship.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a soothing cough medicine. It claims to calm inflamed bronchial tubes, ease tickling and irritation, and aid restful sleep during summer colds and chest affections.
Belton Texas June 39 A man identified as Tweedie recently from Taylor died after taking poison while staying with his brother and seeking work near his brother's home. He left a wife and two children in Taylor County and had planned to move to Belton.
A speech by Habbi Moses J. Gries of Chiveland at the Central Conference of American Rabbis urged Jewish unity to end persecution. He warned that ten million Jews in Eastern Europe face suffering due to world war, race conflict, and anti Semitic policies, calling for a permanent Jewish leadership to speak for Americans Jews and persuade nations to act.
Texas buying agents awarded dry goods and clothing contracts to Texas dealers after Governor Ferguson urged preference for state manufacturers when prices and quality are equal. Recipients included Men Kean, Ilers & Co of Austin, Perkins Dry Goods Co of Dallas, Higginbotham Bailey Logan of Dallas, Sanger Bros of Dallas, and A B Frank & Co of San Antonio.
Ten black prisoners overpowered jail guard Jom Meyer at Galveston County jail to gain freedom. Meyer’s gun was seized by an escapee. Police and vigilantes watch all city exits. five convicts are sent to the penitentiary. One fugitive remains at large. Walker to Ald Student's Loan Fund in Austin amid talk of a student loan corporation backed by the Bank of Texas. Senator Darwin of Delta promotes the plan and awaits charter filing after lodge meetings in California Willis within two weeks.
Fragments show San Antonians hoarding rent receipts and some buying homes to cash in on ads. Advertisers push light circulation claims, noting near doubling of local home circulation and high reach for want ads.
An obituary for Captain Scott former Confederate Army captain, aged about 77, who lived in San Antonio for 17 years. Funeral services will be held at 6 o clock Tuesday afternoon with private burial, interment at Dignowtty following. He is survived by his widow five children two brothers four sisters and three grandchildren.
Jefferson City Mo June 29 The Missouri Supreme Court sustained the demurrer of the Chicago and Alton railroad against the state suit to recover 2 000 000 in alleged excess fares while the two cent passenger rate and maximum freight laws were in litigation The decision signals the court policy toward suits by the state for shippers against Missouri trunk lines The total potential recovery across all suits nears 24 million The US Supreme Court upheld the two cent passenger rate and the maximum freight rate As soon as the decision was announced railroads cut passenger rates from 2 to 2 cents but did not refund excess fares collected during the case
A Sunday page lists Turners Elect, a foreman crew, cafe notices, and restaurant ads at White Swan Cafe 1045 Houston, plus police reports on road bans after 10 PM, thefts, damages, and a mounted patrol goose chase. Other items mention plumbing ads, facial and beauty services, a moonlight picnic, and small business registrations in Austin.
A Elated physician lecturer warns that sour stomachs and heartburn reflect stomach inflammation and possible ulcers. He credits patent medicines and urges cautious treatment, claiming a toning drink can relieve symptoms though medical consensus remains uncertain. Patients are advised to test remedies under professional guidance and avoid overreliance on unproven cures.
A 65 year old woman, A Terrell, was struck by a car this morning and fatally injured or in serious condition as she was taken to a hospital. The driver disputes hearing a signal prior to impact and authorities review the incident. The report also notes a state statement on the financial condition of Nye of one state and a tax or insurance matter issued by the Commissioner of Insurance and Banking.
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